09/02/1999 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes

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MINUTES September 2, 1999 5 BOARD OF HEALTH 66 Sunset Strip Mr. McQuaid relayed that he inspected the site and found the cesspool full and j located on abutting lot (#72). A new system is required (loan program). Board members forwarded their signatures to the Emergency Repair Certification form. 15 Cross Street Mr. McQuaid relayed that he inspected the site and found the cesspool full above inlet. Board members forwarded their signatures to the Emergency Repair Certification. 8. Ethics Commission Seminar for Board Members Board acknowledged. APPOINTMENT: Maurice Cassanelli (Mo),Proposals Mr. Maurice Cassanelli was in attendance for this scheduled appointment. Mr. Cassanelli commented on the proposals received for plumbing and door work and power washing at the transfer station. He then stated that he received two bids for plumbing work with a $400 difference. He could not find any one particular person to do the construction part of it and also do the motor work. It was noted that three bids are required. Mr. Cassanelli will need to get one more bid. Mr. McQuaid stated that he would sit down with Diane Rommelmeycr, Town Accountant, to work it out some of these problems. Mr. Cassanelli stated that he received the bill for the power washing for $1,700. Mr. McQuaid stated that he would take that bill to Diane Rommelmeyer also. APPPOINTMENT: Dino Mitrokostas re: Finally Dino's Mr. Dino Mitrokostas was in attendance for this scheduled appointment. Mr. Mitrokostas stated that he is requesting variances for his septic system at John's Pond Center. He stated that he went to DEP to get a designation for the use of his restaurants as fast-food types. He met with Brian Dudley of DEP and it was verbally agreed to the reclassification. He noted that based on that reclassification, their numbers for capacity change. Mr. Mitrokostas noted the capacities and stated that the flow is 6,090 gallons. Title V would require double capacity, which would be 12,000. He noted they have an 8,000 gallon system with a 12,000 gallon leaching field. He is asking for variances of septic use; which at this time is 2876 per day for the whole shopping center. He added that the grease trap is undersized. He stated that they have a 2,000 gallon system; however, based on the history of the shopping center and since he just pumped it, they have taken out only 4,000 gallons in nine years. The state regulation is a 4,000 gallon tank. In order to be granted the variance, they have retained Warren Cesspool to come every month and do a check of the grease trap. If the container is 25% filled, they will pump at that time.